How many pupils does Meden School have?

Meden School has 1,064 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Meden School's Ofsted rating?

Meden School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Meden School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Meden School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.

Is Meden School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Meden School is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Meden School?

Meden School is located at Burns Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QN.

Meden School

Burns Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QN

Good

Inspected 27 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,064

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Meden School

Meden School is an academy sponsor led in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,064 pupils on roll. It is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Nottinghamshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,064 / 1,356 (78%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

39%

Free school meals

4.2%

EAL

2.0%

SEN support

14.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.0

Attainment 8

191 pupils

36.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

53.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

28 students

10.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

82%

To higher education

18%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

84%

Sustained destination

77%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.6%

Overall absence

30.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

53.03

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

20.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

11.42

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

£51,263

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,240 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.9% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,485

Spend per pupil

£8,239

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Burns Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QN
Phone: 01623843517
Head Teacher: Simon Morton
Website: http://www.medenschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

NOVA EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Meden School?: Meden School is an academy sponsor led in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Meden School have?: Meden School has 1,064 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Meden School's Ofsted rating?: Meden School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).
How does Meden School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Meden School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.
Is Meden School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Meden School is part of NOVA EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Meden School?: Meden School is located at Burns Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QN.

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